News

Final release of H1N1 flu outbreak in April/May 2009

The Washington County Fairgrounds Revitalization Task Force will meet Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in Rooms 113 B&C, Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro.

Times can be hard for the four-footed family members. Washington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter is holding a special event to help out.

The Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 17 - 23, 2009 as National Public Works Week as a way to celebrate the contribution public work makes in our local community

CDC Offers Updated Guidelines -- Cornelius Schools to Re-open Wednesday after a closure this week

Washington County Open House for NW Cornelius Pass Road May 19, 2009

National Public Works Week: Revitalize, Reinvest, Renew

Washington County is opening the Public Inquiry Center to field questions about the H1N1 flu.

Upon the recommendation of the Washington County Department of Health & Human Services, all schools in the Forest Grove School District will be closed for Monday and Tuesday, May 4-5, due to the concern over the spread of H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu).

Washington County's first probable cases of H1N1 Virus were identified late Friday following testing by the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. The two cases involve a student at Cornelius Elementary School and an unrelated adult elsewhere in Washington County. Both individuals are at home and recovering.

Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation will be placing the final lift of asphalt on Brookwood from Witch Hazel to Lone Oak and on Alexander st.

County Boards Seek Candidates

Washington County and the City of Hillsboro plan to conduct separate earthquake drills Friday morning, April 24. The exercises are among several preparedness activities occurring throughout Oregon as part of National Earthquake Awareness Month.

Washington County replaced its current Web site today with a new design and improved capabilities. The look, feel and navigation of the county’s Web site are meant to make access to information and online services easier.

Recycle at Work technical assistance can help businesses add 'Save the Planet' to their Job Descriptions.

National Public Health Week is being celebrated by Washington County Department of Health and Human Services.

County Boards Seek Candidates. Groups to study issues and make recommendations The following boards are currently seeking applications for new members for Civil Service Commissioner and Solid Waste Advisory Committee